On November 17, 2025, passengers on United Nigeria Airlines Flight UN0523 (Asaba to Lagos) got more drama than they paid for. A heated clash broke out between two well-known public figures, Mr Jollof and VeryDarkMan (VDM), right inside the aircraft. If you have been online in the last 24 hours, you have probably seen the video everywhere. It is messy, loud, and honestly embarrassing.

People were just trying to get home. Instead, they found themselves in the middle of a celebrity brawl at thirty thousand feet.

This was not just entertainment. It was disappointing. And it was a reminder that popularity without self-control can quickly turn into a problem.

What Actually Happened on the Plane

According to the viral video and eyewitness accounts, tensions rose almost immediately after boarding at Asaba International Airport. Within minutes, the cabin went from calm to chaotic.

Passengers recorded the entire thing. You can hear people shouting:

• “Calm down.”
• “This is a plane.”
• “Respect yourselves.”

Cabin crew tried to intervene while other passengers stepped in to prevent things from getting worse. It was clear that whatever disagreement they had online followed them into real life, and it escalated fast.

Inside a plane is one of the worst places for grown men to act out. People have died in situations where order breaks down in the air. Every airline in the world takes incidents like this seriously because it is always a potential safety risk.

Mr Jollof’s Public Statement After the Fight

Mr Jollof later addressed the issue in a video shared online and said it would not happen again. He apologized to the public and tried to explain his side of the story. That is a step in the right direction, but the truth is simple. Apologies do not wipe away the fact that it happened in the first place.

Both men have large followings. People look up to them. Young Nigerians take cues from how they behave. That kind of influence should come with a sense of responsibility. When you have millions watching you, losing control in public becomes more than a personal issue. It becomes a public problem.

The Bigger Issue: These Are Public Figures With Millions Watching

Whether they like it or not, both Mr Jollof and VDM are role models to many people in Nigeria and beyond. Kids follow them. Adults follow them. Their comments shape conversations. Their opinions move crowds. When two major voices in the country decide to turn a commercial flight into a boxing match, it sends the wrong message.

It says:

• conflict solves everything
• fame excuses bad behavior
• ego is more important than public safety

That should not be the example anyone sets for young Nigerians trying to navigate a world already full of chaos.

They can and should do better.

What the Law Says About Fighting on a Plane

Most people think this is just gist or online drama, but the legal side is not small at all. Aviation law takes things like this very seriously.

Here is the part people often ignore.

Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations

Under NCAR Part 17 and 20, any disruptive behavior on an aircraft is a punishable offense. Fighting qualifies as “unruly behavior.”

Penalties include fines ranging from five hundred thousand naira to five million naira.

Civil Aviation Act 2022

Section 55 addresses actions that interfere with crew duties or threaten the order of the aircraft. Fighting can fall under this category.

Penalties include fines or even imprisonment in extreme cases.

International Aviation Standards

Airlines operate under strict safety rules. A fight inside an aircraft is considered a safety threat. The captain has full authority to remove or detain passengers before or after takeoff.

In short, this is not child’s play. They were lucky the situation did not escalate further.

How This Affects Their Image

This incident will definitely follow both men for a while.

VDM

Known for calling out bad behavior online. Now caught behaving badly offline.

Mr Jollof

Known for humor and loud opinions. Now trending for all the wrong reasons.

Influence is a gift. It is also a responsibility. Yesterday, both men dropped the ball.

What Should Happen Next

If they want to get ahead of the damage, here is what they should be doing right now.

1. They should accept full responsibility. Not a half-hearted “sorry for the misunderstanding” type of apology. A real one.
2. They should address their followers directly. Many young people watch them closely. They need to explain what went wrong and what they are doing to be better.
3. They should stay out of each other’s way. At least for now. Nigeria is watching.

Should Authorities Punish Them

Honestly, yes. Not because they are famous, but because rules apply to everyone. If an average Nigerian causes a scene on a plane, they face consequences. Public figures should not get a free pass just because they trend.

Aviation safety is not optional.

Public Reactions

Nigerians online are split, but one theme keeps showing up.

People are tired.

Tired of influencer fights.
Tired of drama disguised as activism.
Tired of celebrities acting out in public and later saying “it won’t happen again.”

Most comments simply say:

“They should know better.”

And they are right.

Final Thoughts

This incident is a reminder that fame does not make anyone immune to consequences. Mr Jollof and VDM are talented. They both have voices people listen to. But leadership is measured by control, humility, and the ability to rise above petty conflict.

A plane fight between two grown men who command millions of followers should never happen again. They owe it to themselves, to their fans, and to every young Nigerian watching.

Hopefully, this serves as a reset button for both of them.